They’re used to full social calendars, the gaze of adoring fans and being surrounded by crowds — but in these days of corona lockdown, celebrities are shut indoors just like the rest of us.
Here’s a look at how the world’s biggest stars are fighting the boredom.
Boateng’s toilet roll kicks
Bundesliga footballer Jerome Boateng has started a trend by doing kick-ups with a toilet roll — an item that has become a symbol of the coronavirus crisis in many countries thanks to shortages caused by stockpiling.
In a video on Instagram, the Bayern Munich defender manages an impressive 20 kicks before the makeshift football finally tumbles to the floor.
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Should be listening to the CL anthem these days, instead juggling some toilet paper rolls ? okay, challenge accepted ??♂️? I NOMINATE @da_27 @leroysane19 @princeboateng @chilliams23 @kingarturo23oficial @jamesrodriguez10
A post shared by Jérôme Boateng (@jeromeboateng) on Mar 17, 2020 at 11:26am PDT
Elsewhere, England footballer James Milner shared a tongue-in-cheek film of himself rationing tea bags, setting them out into neat piles on his kitchen table, and preparing to cut his lawn by measuring the grass with a ruler.
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Hey Ox… Barrels of laughs here in the Milner household as well – rationing the tea bags for the week?? #crazydays #somuchtogetonwith #notgotthemovestocompete
A post shared by James Milner (@jamesmilnerofficial) on Mar 15, 2020 at 1:08pm PDT
The Terminator feeds his mini pony
Former California governor and Terminator actor Arnold Schwarzenegger set Twitter alight with a video urging people to stay home and listen to the experts, while casually feeding carrots to his mini pony Whiskey and donkey Lulu from his kitchen table.
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Stay at home as much as possible. Listen to the experts, ignore the morons (foreheads). We will get through this together.
A post shared by Arnold Schwarzenegger (@schwarzenegger) on Mar 15, 2020 at 7:57pm PDT
Ellen Degeneres tries a puzzle
US talk show host Ellen DeGeneres tried her hand at a 4,000-piece jigsaw puzzle, sharing her progress on Instagram before admitting it was too taxing. “So much for that plan,” she wrote, before posting a picture of herself relaxing on the couch with her dogs.
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They don’t call me Ellen “Not Stupid” DeGeneres for nothing.
A post shared by Ellen DeGeneres (@theellenshow) on Mar 16, 2020 at 7:04pm PDT
Robbie Williams: Distant lover
British singer Robbie Williams is keeping a safe distance from wife Ayda Field after returning from a trip to Australia.
In a video called “A social distancing love story”, Ayda re-enacts the world’s most romantic balcony scene while Robbie looks on from below. “Romeo, Romeo wherefore art thou?” she asks dramatically.
“Down here, Juliet. I’m right here,” he replies with a wave.
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A Social Distancing Love Story ❤️ #socialdistancing #selfquarantine #modernlove @robbiewilliams
A post shared by Ayda Field Williams (@aydafieldwilliams) on Mar 15, 2020 at 10:48pm PDT
J.Lo’s wardrobe change
Singer and actress Jennifer Lopez joined Tik Tok’s “flip the switch” clothes-swapping craze, snapping herself in a suit and shades while her fiance Alex Rodriguez strikes a pose in one of her legendary figure-hugging dresses.
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Wait for it…?♥️ @arod13
♬ Nonstop – Drake
Elsewhere on Tik Tok, former Friends star Courtney Cox shows off her dance moves under the hashtag “bored”.
Pink and Serena: Mums in action
US singer Pink shared a handwritten schedule to keep her daughter Willow and son Jameson entertained during the day, including time allotted for yoga, walks and chores — and a later bedtime if the kids “don’t fight”.
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Part one!
A post shared by P!NK (@pink) on Mar 16, 2020 at 2:53pm PDT
Also on Instagram, tennis star Serena Williams says she plans to spend “the next six weeks in solitude. Being a wife. Being a mom.” She also plans to make time for face masks and make-up tutorials.
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Spending the next 6 weeks in solitude. Being a wife. Being a mom. Cooking. Cleaning. Spring cleaning. Face mask. Makeup tutorials. I’ll let you know how it goes…. stay safe everyone. This is serious. ??
A post shared by Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) on Mar 13, 2020 at 6:01am PDT
Lizzo meditates
In one of the more unusual videos, US singer Lizzo posted a 30-minute meditation session on Instagram, complete with a floaty flute recital, healing crystals and an ocean sound machine.
“We’re going to take all of this fear and transmute it into love,” she said.
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A meditation and mantra to promote healing during this global crisis. Use at your own pace. Love you!
A post shared by Lizzo (@lizzobeeating) on Mar 13, 2020 at 10:42am PDT
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